RESEARCH AND CAPSTONE PROJECTS IN ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Walter W. Buchanan, Ali Mehrabian, Ali Rahrooh

Abstract

Here are presented topics for research and capstone projects in engineering and engineering technology for undergraduate students. Robust student-based undergraduate research models are being developed by Daytona State College faculty to develop innovative and effective models to encourage participation of more undergraduate students in research programs. The objective is to create models for promoting research opportunities for Engineering and Technology (E&T) undergraduate students. Student engagement through undergraduate research and capstone projects is being conducted at Utah Valley University. At the Connecticut College of Technology, a statewide consortium of community colleges and universities, there is being administered an undergraduate research / capstone project funded through the National Science Foundation called the Life Support and Sustainable Living program. And the University of Arkansas – Little Rock is integrating undergraduate research for green energy education centered on a photovoltaic test station.